Target Panic and Traditional Archery: Part II

A friend of mine loaned me a video that included a segment on the shooting ability
of a well-known figure in traditional archery. As I was watching the video, I quickly
became impressed with this person’s consistent shooting. His accuracy was
excellent from short range and his release was lightning fast. I imagined him to be a
very good bowhunter. His shooting style, however, was quite unusual.

Before drawing his bow, he would pause in a “pre aim” position as he focused on his
target. When he was ready, he would draw very quickly and release with virtually no
pause about 2-3 inches before reaching full draw. He shot the exact same way time
after time with similar results. He had taught himself an unorthodox, yet consistent
method of shooting a bow.

Watching him shoot begs the question: How and why did he come up with such a
strange way of shooting his bow? To me it looked like he was compensating for a
bad case of target panic. Three of the several common symptoms of target panic
include an inability to hold, snap shooting, and a short draw. Clearly, he had all
three, but how was he able to shoot with accuracy? The difference between him and
most peopleincluding myself when I struggled with target panicis that he is able
to shoot the same way each time, which is rare in someone with target panic.

Most people with target panic have a continuing deterioration of their shooting
form. You may get a handle on it for a while, but it’s very difficult to be consistent if
you are suffering from target panic. When I had target panic, I was constantly
fighting my form. My symptoms of target panic were varied and my shooting was
inconsistent from shot to shot. When you’re inconsistent in your shooting form, the
computer in your brain can’t make the necessary adjustments between shots to
become very accurate.

So what causes target panic? Archery is a repetitive sport. You do the same thing
over and over again. It is also an immediate results sport. You know right away
whether you made a good shot or poor one. The repetitive nature of archery
bringing your bow hand on target and releasing the arrowteaches you on a
subconscious level to release sooner and sooner. Your expectation of the results of
each shot adds pressure. This pressure intensifies when shooting in front of others
or in hunting situations. The combination of repetition and a concern with results
causes target panic.

Repetition seems to be an unlikely cause. It’s logical to think that if you did the
same thing over and over again in a given sport you would get better. In most cases
this is probably true, but with traditional archery this is not the case. In Part III of
this series on target panic, I will go into greater detail how repetition causes target
panic and offer a hint at a possible solution. For more information about target
panic visit PushRelease.com.

Michael Linsin is a contributing writer for US & International Archer Magazine and
the author of Archery Strong: The 30-minute strength training program designed
specifically for archers. He is also the creator of the Push Release (target panic cure)
DVD for traditional archers.

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Various Karate Articles: Budo, Duty, Dojo

Budo

Literally translated from Japanese, “Budo” is “The Way of Brave and Enlightened Activity”. Therefore, a “budoka” is not simply one who practices a traditional form of Japanese martial arts, but one who always seeks greater being and awareness for him or herself and others. Budo is heavily rooted in Zen Buddhism, and as such can be considered moving meditation. Budo can be the start of a new personal journey of continual improvement for yourself and all of your loved ones, regardless of your personal faith.
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Duty

Duty comes first. This will be different for everyone: moral, civic, religious, or a combination. Personal goals can be good to have, although they may not always be ethical. Consider your duties first, and then your own personal goals, in light of what your ethics and obligations. Honor is found in upholding your duties in the most ethical fashion possible.
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Dojo

Translated from Japanese, “dojo” means “training hall”, or, “The Place of The Way”. Therefore, “dojo” can apply to traditional budo training floors, or to the battleground of life itself. This means your training does not end when you leave the training floor. You must uphold honor at all times, all places, for not everyone else will. Expect the unexpected. These are the things you train to do. Research this continually.

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Bruce Lee Martial Arts Lesson From Beyond The Grave

One of the most popular questions I’m asked is, “how did Bruce Lee REALLY die?”

And the short (if not disappointing) answer to this is: As far as I know, Bruce died of an allergic reaction.

I know that’s not as sexy as being assassinated by ninjas or whacked by the Chinese mafia…but that’s what the evidence points to.

And you want to know something strange?

In a weird way…this was sort of Bruce Lee’s last and most powerful fighting lesson to all of us.

I mean, think about it.

The way Bruce Lee — perhaps the greatest fighter who ever lived — died proves even people who are seemingly “invincible”…have weaknesses — an “achilles heal” that can be exploited and used against them.

In fact, some of the best martial arts movies use this theme all the time.

Take the movie “Ninja Scroll” for example. A great anime movie. The hero of the story, a swordsman named Jubei, is attacked by a demon who has solid rock for skin.

He can’t be cut or hurt. Except…in his eyes.

His eyes were still vulnerable and so Jubei threw a knife in his eye. The so-called “invincible” demon had a weakness.

My point?

Everyone — no matter how “invincible” they are — has weaknesses.

Quite frankly, the human body is rife with “tender” spots that can be exploited by everyone from small children to 80-year-old ladies riddled with arthritis.

Which is why even the strongest guy in the world — with multiple black belts and years of experience — can be severely beaten by a 90 lb. weakling who understands just the bare basics of street-fighting.

And while it may sound almost impossible…you can do the same thing.

All you need is the knowledge. And the monkey simple basics of where the “weak spots” on the human body are…and how to get to them in a fight quickly and easily…without needing to be lightning fast or having years of practice in the dojo.

Sifu Matt Numrich is one of only a few instructors in the world with Full Certification in Bruce Lee’s Jeet Kune Do, and also the Filipino Martial Arts. His students include everyone from Federal Air Marshals and military elites to small children and 65-year old ladies. Matt also offers free weekly street-fighting lessons by email at http://jkdondvd.com